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Trinidad and Tobago News Archives for October 2009

Oct 31, 2009 | Trinidad & Tobago Express

This bull business --

If you're looking for an appropriate Revival Assembly for the male member of the species Bovinae, the Trinidad and Tobago Parliament fits the Bill, the Motion and the Resolution.

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Related Topix: World News, Central America, Patrick Manning, Asia, Afghanistan, Bharrat Jagdeo, South America, Guyana, Opinion

Fri Oct 30, 2009

Newsday

Law Assoc appalled by prisoner's killing

The Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago has stated that it is appalled by the killing of prisoner Peter Garcia in the precinct of the Rio Claro Magistrates' Court while he was in police custody.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News

Thu Oct 29, 2009

Express

Dead whale found in Toco

STRANDED : Nicole Sookermany in a solemn moment with the carcass of the whale at Suicide Beach, Toco.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News,

Wed Oct 28, 2009

Express

UTT, COSTAATT going Tobago

Tobago will have its own campus of the University of Trinidad and Tobago says Science, Technology and Tertiary Education Minister Christine Kangaloo.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News, Patrick Manning

Tue Oct 27, 2009

Global Voices Online

Trinidad & Tobago: Politics & Race

"When it comes to race in politics, Trinidad and Tobago has a colourful past": Taran Rampersad thinks it's time for a change.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News

Mon Oct 26, 2009

When Steel Talks

New Pres in charge of Steelband Affairs in Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad & Tobago, WI - Pan Trinbago Inc. has a new President. He is Keith Diaz, former Chairman of the Northern Region of Pan Trinbago and member of WITCO Desperadoes.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News

Newkerala.com

Indian envoy hails Trinidad and Tobago's multiculturalism

By Paras Ramoutar, Port-of-Spain, Oct 26 : Indian High Commissioner Malay Mishra has hailed Trinidad and Tobago's multiculturalism, saying it has helped to promote a value system which needs to be 'safeguarded, developed and maintained at all times'. Mishra Sunday said that this value system could "help wipe out violence and transgressions in the ...

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Related Topix: Central America, World News, Life, Interracial,Multiracial, Multiethnic, and Multicultural

Sun Oct 25, 2009

Trinidad Guardian

Cove plant will satisfy Tobago's power needs'

Trinidad and Tobago will have evidence at the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting , which T&T is hosting, to show this country is playing its part in the critical international issue of global environment and in reduction of carbon emissions, Prime Minister Patrick Manning said yesterday.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News, Patrick Manning

Sat Oct 24, 2009

I95.5 FM

Five Men Arrested In Connection With Murder Of Peter Garcia.

October 22nd, 2009 @ 10:30a.m. Five men have been held in connection with the murder of prisoner Peter Garcia.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News

Fri Oct 23, 2009

Newindpress

CL T20: Trinidad & Tobago in semis

HYDERABAD: Adrian Barath led a stunning power-hitting show as Trinindad & Tobago breezed into the semifinals of the Champions League after pipping Diamond Eagles by 24 runs in a high scoring League A match here today.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News

Thu Oct 22, 2009

Express

... 'Self-serving hypocrite'

Diego Martin West MP Dr Keith Rowley attempted to sell Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago chairman Calder Hart a plot of his family property in Tobago.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News, Patrick Manning

Wed Oct 21, 2009

Express

Elias calls on PM Manning to fire Chinese contractors

In an unprecedented move, the Government has quietly fired a Chinese contractor it hired two years ago to build the Princes Town East Secondary School, citing a lack of delivery on nearly 90 per cent of the $151 milllion project.

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Related Topix: World News, China, Asia, Central America, Patrick Manning,

Tue Oct 20, 2009

Newsday

2 more suspected swine flu deaths

There are new reports of two suspected swine flu deaths at the San Fernando General Hospital.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Medicine, Influenza, World News,

Mon Oct 19, 2009

Cricket World

Trinidad & Tobago Open Champions League With Win

Dwayne Bravo was instrumental in Trinidad & Tobago's victory. ©Action Images / Jason Cairnduff Trinidad & Tobago 150-9 beat Somerset 106 by 44 runs Scorecard Airtel Champions League Group A, Bangalore Dwayne Bravo returned career-best Twenty20 bowling figures of four for 23 as Trinidad & Tobago made an instant impression in the Champions ...

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Related Topix: Central America, World News

Sun Oct 18, 2009

Newindpress

Trinidad & Tobago face Eagles in battle for SFs

HYDERABAD: Unconquered and amazing Trinidad & Tobago will look to carry on their unbeaten run and seal a semifinal spot when they clash with equally impressive Diamond Eagles in their second and last League A match of the Champions League here.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News

Sat Oct 17, 2009

Trinidad & Tobago Express

Jail Chinese contractors for slavery --

SOME five years ago when criminal activities intensified to frightening levels, several people who care about this country suggested to Prime Minister Patrick Manning that he declare a limited state of emergency.

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Related Topix: Patrick Manning, Central America, World News, Opinion

Jan Samachar

Queen Elizabeth to open Commonwealth summit in Trinidad

Though the centre is yet to be completed, Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Patrick Manning on a visit to the facility last week confirmed that it will be ready for the three-day summit.

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Related Topix: Queen Elizabeth, World News, Central America, Patrick Manning

Jan Samachar

Indian dance enthrals Trinidad and Tobago

Mumbai's Rangpuhar dance troupe, which has artistes from all over India, performed at the 23rd annual Diwali Nagar event Wednesday and Friday.

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Related Topix: World News, Central America, India,

Fri Oct 16, 2009

Crofsblogs.typepad.com

Trinidad & Tobago: Flu panics parents

Via the Trinidad & Tobago Express : Flu panics parents . Excerpt: The confirmation of a case of the H1N1 Influenza A virus at the Exchange Presbyterian School in Couva yesterday panicked parents, who rushed to the school to take their children away.

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Related Topix: World News, Central America, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Medicine, Influenza

Thu Oct 15, 2009

Netscape

Live Streaming Football TV Link: Trinidad and Tobago Vs Mexico World Cup Qualifying free live streaming on pc

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Related Topix: Central America, World News

Cricket News from all over the world

Deccan Chargers lose to Trinidad and Tobago, fail to qualify for Super Eight

Hyderabad, Oct 15 Indian Premier League champions Deccan Chargers were knocked out of the Champions League Twenty20 after going down to Trinidad and Tobago by three runs in a last-over thriller here Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News

World Press Review

Divali Festival in Trinidad and Tobago

Women and young girls light earthen lamps on the occasion of the Diwali festival on Oct.

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Related Topix: Travel, Trinidad and Tobago Travel, World News, Central America, Religion, Hindu

Wed Oct 14, 2009

Netscape

Deccan Charger will face Trinidad and Tobago Caribbean team in a Do or Die Situation.

Deccan Charger will face Trinidad and Tobago Caribbean team in a Do or Die Situation.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News

Tue Oct 13, 2009

Trinidad & Tobago Express

Fourth person charged for teacher's murder --

AN 18-year-old Laventille man is expected to appear before a Sangre Grande Magistrate today charged with the September 15 murder of Sangre Grande school teacher, Bhagmat Seemungal-Akaloo. The teenager's court appearance will bring the total to four the number of people charged with murdering the 44-year-old mother of one.

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Related Topix: World News

Netscape

Match 8 Somerset Vs Trinidad & Tobago - Live Champion League T20

Match 8 Somerset Vs Trinidad & Tobago - Live Champion League T20 >> Posted By sat599 23 hours, 47 minutes ago in Sports Somerset have defeated Deccan Charger in a tight finish in the opening match.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News

Mon Oct 12, 2009

Trinidad Guardian

Fourth man arrested in teacher's killing

The suspect, of Eastern Quarry, Laventille, is reportedly a URP worker. Officers probing the case are expected to consult with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions later today before charges of murder are laid against the suspect.

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Related Topix: World News

Sun Oct 11, 2009

Trinidad Guardian

Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange

The following Press Release was issued by the Chairman of First Global Bank Limited: Courtney Campbell Appointed Acting President, First Global Bank Mr Wayne Wray, President of First Global Bank, has tendered his resignation from the bank and will demit office on September 30, 2009.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News

Express

Low-key appearance for cop on murder charge

THE COURT reappearance yesterday of police constable Sunil Akaloo charged with the recent murder of his wife, was not the media circus like his first appearance.

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Related Topix: World News

Sat Oct 10, 2009

Express

'Immigration crisis could strike T&T'

Chief economist and director of research at the Central Bank Alvin Hilaire has warned that the immigration situation in Trinidad and Tobago could face some serious challenges, given the fact that this country's economy was still doing better than others in the region, and as such, workers from all over the region could begin flocking here.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News,

Fri Oct 09, 2009

Caribbean Net News

LNG expansion may not go ahead, says Trinidad official

Expansion of Trinidad and Tobago's liquefied natural gas production may not go ahead because there is currently not enough extra gas, David Small, director of policy at the Ministry of Energy, told Reuters on Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News

Thu Oct 08, 2009

Trinidad & Tobago Express

Cops quiz family of suspect in Tobago murders --

The mother and sister of one of the men wanted for the murder of teenagers Kolen Salandy and Rondel Thomas in Tobago were questioned by police at the weekend.

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Related Topix: World News, Central America

Wed Oct 07, 2009

Global Voices Online

Trinidad & Tobago: The Energy of Money

Repeating Islands republishes blogger Ezili Danto's perspective on "that most maligned of Haitian Revolution leaders, Jean Jacques Dessalines." # Letter From Jamaica takes a visit to Kingston's National Gallery and posts photos of cartoons drawn in the early 1800s that "look kind of racist".

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Related Topix: Central America, World News

Tue Oct 06, 2009

WSLS

2 Guided-Missile Frigates To Return

The Navy says the guided-missile frigates Hawes and Carr are due home Wednesday from a six-month deployment in the Caribbean.

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Related Topix: World News, Central America

Mon Oct 05, 2009

Caribbean Net News

Health Ministers applaud Caribbean Wellness Day; Trinidad and Tobago gets thumbs up

The observance of Caribbean Wellness Day 2009 came up for high plaudits by Caribbean Community Ministers of Health at their meeting in Washington, USA on the week-end. The Meeting of the 18th Caucus of Ministers of Health said they were "thrilled at the positive report, particularly from Trinidad and Tobago, on the second celebration of Caribbean ...

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Related Topix: Central America, World News

Stabroek News

No entry for Bounty Killa

Jamaican dancehall act Bounty Killa was denied entry to Trinidad and Tobago on Friday and sent back to Jamaica by Immigration authorities upon arrival at Piarco International Airport.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News

Express

Ramesh, independent senator call for Govt to fire UDeCOTT board

OUTRAGE continues to build, both within the People's National Movement and in the wider community, over the decision to stop for four months the Commission of Enquiry into UDeCOTT and the Construction Sector established by the Cabinet; a decision which came at the insistence of the Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago , in clear ...

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Related Topix: Central America, World News, Patrick Manning

Sun Oct 04, 2009

Express

Operators say new proposed Govt policy will kill sector

The death of credit unions. This was how a proposed policy document for the Credit Union Act was described by stakeholders in the sector yesterday.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News

Sat Oct 03, 2009

Express

Senator: What about charges against Elias?

Independent Senator Michael Annisette said last night that a report by the Commission of Enquiry that investigated the alleged wrongful removal of materials from the new Scarborough Hospital site to a private housing development in Tobago, recommended that a criminal charge be laid against NH Caribbean Ltd executive chairman Emile Elias.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News

Fri Oct 02, 2009

Trinidad Guardian

Man shot while - taking a leak'

Up to late yesterday, Ewart Shepphard, 20, remained warded in a serious condition.

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Related Topix: World News

Thu Oct 01, 2009

Trinidad Guardian

Valencia men charged with murders

Officers of the Homicide Bureau received instructions from acting Director of Public Prosecutions Roger Gaspard to charge a man of Palm Trace, Valencia, with the murder of Orende Mwando Reyes, 20, alias a oeHalf-a-Man.a Reyes went missing on September, 17.

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Related Topix: World News,

WisInfo

Burke installs new playground equipment at 2 area parks

More than 70 inquisitive playground professionals from around the world descended on Fond du Lac recently to learn about the products BCI Burke released to the marketplace this fall.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News, North Fond du Lac, WI

MaltaMedia News

Diplomatic relations with Trinidad and Tobago established

Malta established diplomatic relations with Trinidad and Tobago during a ceremony held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on 24 September 2009 on the margins of the 64th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News, Tonio Borg

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